Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea gongylodes)belongs to the brassica family but produces a turnip-like bulb on its stem. Both the bulb and leaves are edible and it makes a great substitute for potatoes. We grow kohlrabi in Western Australia in the cooler months and start harvesting the … [Read more...] about How to Grow Kohlrabi in Western Australia
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How to Make Lilly Pilly Jam
Lilly pilly trees are beautiful with green glossy leaves, small attractive flowers, and bright pink fruits. Most agree that eating the fruit directly from the tree is an acquired taste, however, turning it into lilly pilly jam is a great way to use the fruit and make a delicious … [Read more...] about How to Make Lilly Pilly Jam
10 Steps to Plant a Fruit Tree in a Pot
There are many benefits to having fruit trees in your backyard, however, you may not always be able to plant the trees into the ground. The solution is to plant your fruit tree in a pot. Whether you like to eat the fruit straight off the tree or make it into some sort of jam, … [Read more...] about 10 Steps to Plant a Fruit Tree in a Pot
What is Happening in Our Backyard Garden in April
Here is a little of what has been happening in our backyard garden in April. This weekend we finally got about 10mm of rain, which the garden has been waiting for and by the look of the weather forecast the days will begin to get cooler and we are on our way to winter. As of … [Read more...] about What is Happening in Our Backyard Garden in April
How to Build a Homemade Mouse Trap Bucket
For a while I have been battling with a mice problem outside. I have been trying various methods of controlling the mice problem. I have tried many store bought traps with limited success. The mice seem to be able to eat the attractant without triggering the trap. I cannot bait … [Read more...] about How to Build a Homemade Mouse Trap Bucket